Burhanpur

Burhanpur is a district in the Madhya Pradesh State of India. Total area of Burhanpur is 3,427 km² including 3,345.82 km² rural area and 81.18 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Burhanpur has a population of 7,57,847 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,60,287 while rural population is 4,97,560. Burhanpur has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 221.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,46,341 houses in the district, including 48,499 urban houses and 97,842 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 261 villages in burhanpur district.

The Burhanpur district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Nepanagar is the largest tehsil in burhanpur district by area while Burhanpur is the largest tehsil by population. Khaknar is the smallest tehsil in burhanpur district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Burhanpur district. Here is the list of all Burhanpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Burhanpur District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Burhanpur1,0544,33,584
2Khaknar9931,33,269
3Nepanagar1,3811,90,994

Population of Burhanpur District

The population of Burhanpur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Burhanpur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 7,57,847 4,97,560 2,60,287
Total Male Population 3,88,504 2,54,978 1,33,526
Total Female Population 3,69,343 2,42,582 1,26,761
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,22,869 87,926 34,943
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 63,874 45,631 18,243
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 58,995 42,295 16,700
Literate Population 4,08,679 2,29,184 1,79,495
Literate Male Population 2,33,073 1,35,496 97,577
Literate Female Population 1,75,606 93,688 81,918
Illiterate Population 3,49,168 2,68,376 80,792
Illiterate Male Population 1,55,431 1,19,482 35,949
Illiterate Female Population 1,93,737 1,48,894 44,843
Households 1,46,341 97,842 48,499

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Burhanpur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 64,254 41,672 22,582
SC Male Population 33,037 21,527 11,510
SC Female Population 31,217 20,145 11,072
Total ST Population 2,30,095 2,22,132 7,963
ST Male Population 1,16,420 1,12,338 4,082
ST Female Population 1,13,675 1,09,794 3,881
Population Density 221 / km² 149 / km² 3,206 / km²